Dec 20 Obama bans future oil, gas leasing in areas of Arctic and Atlantic oceans By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The move helps put some finishing touches on Obama's environmental legacy while also testing President-elect Donald Trump's promise to unleash the nation's untapped energy reserves. Continue reading
Dec 20 China returns U.S. underwater drone seized in South China Sea By Gillian Wong, Associated Press China handed back to the United States an underwater drone it had seized last week in an incident that raised tensions in a relationship that has been tested by President-elect Donald Trump's signals of a tougher policy toward Beijing. Continue reading
Dec 20 Trump blames 'Islamic terrorists' for attacks in Turkey and Germany By Darlene Superville, Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jumping ahead of investigators, President-elect Donald Trump is blaming Islamic terrorists for deadly violence in Turkey and Germany and vowing anew to eradicate their regional and global networks. Authorities in both countries were still investigating Monday… Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch News Wrap: Electoral College confirms election of Donald Trump By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the Electoral College confirmed Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race. Mr. Trump was on track for 304 electoral votes, losing two defectors in Texas. Hillary Clinton lost four in Washington state. Also, state legislators… Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch 3:58 How 2016 put pressure on the Electoral College By PBS News Hour On Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College met in their respective states to cast votes to confirm Donald Trump as the next president of the United States. But this year, the presidential candidate who won the popular vote… Continue watching
Dec 19 Watch 7:18 Why Russian election meddling is a partisan issue By PBS News Hour The Electoral College sealed the election of Donald Trump, despite protests and more on the day of the vote. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and NPR’s Tamara Keith join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including… Continue watching
Dec 19 Trump formally wins presidency with more than 270 votes in Electoral College By Associated Press Monday's vote ensures that the billionaire will become America's 45th president. Continue reading
Dec 19 McCain sees Russian hacking as threat, Trump calls reports of such interference 'ridiculous' By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Sen. John McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, on Sunday joined Democrats in calling for a special select committee to investigate foreign cyberattacks, putting him at odds with the incoming GOP president. Trump calls reports of Russian hacking "ridiculous."… Continue reading
Dec 19 Trump picks New York businessman Vincent Viola for Army secretary By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Vincent Viola as secretary of the Army. Viola is the founder of several businesses, including Virtu Financial, an electronic trading firm. He also owns the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers and is a past… Continue reading
Dec 19 Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Trump presidency By Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Electors are set to gather in every state on Monday to formally elect Donald Trump president even as anti-Trump forces try one last time to deny him the White House. Continue reading